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Amputations

1 amputation · 2016043013 · 4/11/2016 · Caterpillar High Performance Hose

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Winders, unwinders

Employer

Name
Caterpillar High Performance Hose
Location
4225 ODC Road 1020, POMONA, MISSOURI, 65789
NAICS
332912
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On or about April 11, 2016, an employee was operating a spiral winder when the bobbin ran out of wire. While he worked on the bobbin, the machine activated and pinched the employee's right index finger, partially amputating the fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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